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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.84, 14,231.21 and 6,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.84, 14,231.21 and 6,064.54 is: 8,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.84 : 14,231.21 = 6,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.84/14,231.21 = 6,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.84x = 14,231.21 × 6,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.84x = 86,305,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,305,742.29/10,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.15

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